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[Analysis of acute cerebral arterial thrombosis with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome]

Long-Yuan Jiang1, Zheng-Fei Yang, Lian-Hong Yang

  • 1Departments of Emergency, Second Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510120, China. jly@china-em.com

Nan Fang Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao = Journal of Southern Medical University
|August 24, 2007
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) affects over 10% of acute cerebral arterial thrombosis patients, with a high fatality rate. Infection and organ involvement significantly increase mortality risk.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pathophysiology

Context:

  • Acute cerebral arterial thrombosis is a critical neurological event.
  • Multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) is a severe complication.
  • Understanding MODS incidence and risk factors in this context is crucial.

Purpose:

  • To determine the incidence and case fatality of MODS in patients with acute cerebral arterial thrombosis.
  • To identify risk factors associated with MODS development and mortality.
  • To analyze predictors of mortality in acute cerebral arterial thrombosis complicated by MODS.

Summary:

  • A retrospective study of 830 patients with acute cerebral arterial thrombosis found an MODS incidence of 10.7% and a case fatality of 58.4%.
  • Concurrent infection and the number of organs involved were linked to higher mortality.
  • Logistic regression identified preceding health status, number of failing organs, and neurological impairment score as key mortality factors.

Impact:

  • MODS typically manifests within two weeks of acute cerebral arterial thrombosis onset.
  • Effective MODS prevention requires managing primary diseases, treating compromised organs, and implementing systemic therapies.
  • Findings inform clinical strategies for managing severe cerebral arterial thrombosis and its complications.

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